Just an oil filter, an air filter and 6.5 litres of Penrite HPR 5 , 5w/ 30 oil. Also a good inspection by my mechanic. Like to do this on any car I buy, don't know what previous owner did or did not do to her.
Tony.

Finally got round to fitting the post 2000 E46 style steering wheel I wanted on mine when I ordered it in 1999, it's in good condition but I'll use it as is for the rest of the season then give it the Royal treatment over the winter.

Devon Z wrote:Finally got round to fitting the post 2000 E46 style steering wheel I wanted on mine when I ordered it in 1999, it's in good condition but I'll use it as is for the rest of the season then give it the Royal treatment over the winter.

whats the craic with the steering wheels, i see some with a smaller 3 spoke wheel mine has the m tech wheel in beige but the leather is very bad..i know i can get it retrimmed but would like to know what other options are about... ?

heres mine. with the optional aweful cover that the previous owner put on

Devon Z wrote:Finally got round to fitting the post 2000 E46 style steering wheel I wanted on mine when I ordered it in 1999, it's in good condition but I'll use it as is for the rest of the season then give it the Royal treatment over the winter.

whats the craic with the steering wheels, i see some with a smaller 3 spoke wheel mine has the m tech wheel in beige but the leather is very bad..i know i can get it retrimmed but would like to know what other options are about... ?

heres mine. with the optional aweful cover that the previous owner put on

Looks great. Mine is original still but could benefit from a replacement in time as some of the stitching has u picked. Presumably you can't replace the rear screen on an unoriginal roof? If not then keep up the maintenance.

I spent out on an Inspection II Service and full brake refresh; discs, pads, sensors, shoes.

Full set of Brembo brakes, cruise control kit and a set of seat bushes.
Looking for a facelift rear heated screen switch at the moment but there seems to be more rocking horse sh*t available than these. Just one on EBay in the US at $85, I'll pass on that.

Oh well, another job off the list, now for that roof replacement, wheel refurb, smokey headlight refurb, lubrication of the window mechanisms and replacement of the white sliders, replacement seat belt, refurb door speaker grills, replace all speakers, find a tonneau cover and so on and so on and so on.........

Devon Z wrote:Finally got round to fitting the post 2000 E46 style steering wheel I wanted on mine when I ordered it in 1999, it's in good condition but I'll use it as is for the rest of the season then give it the Royal treatment over the winter.

whats the craic with the steering wheels, i see some with a smaller 3 spoke wheel mine has the m tech wheel in beige but the leather is very bad..i know i can get it retrimmed but would like to know what other options are about... ?

heres mine. with the optional aweful cover that the previous owner put on

A 4€ rear diff paper gasket. Dirt cheap part, bit of a pain to replace. Drain plug washer was cracked and oil was seeping out, so I figured I'd do the gasket too, while I was there. Couldn't've done it without a 'helper' sat in the boot to realign bolts with holes. Pleasantly surprised to not find a big deposit of filings on the magnet. And all is dry so far. Would have taken pics if I wasn't ashamed of the exterior aspect of the diff. Rust remedy and paint on the purchase list...

I got my car MOT'd yesterday at local BMW main dealer. Passed with no advisories, so I'm very pleased. Mechanic said the car is in exceptionally good condition for it's age, including underneath, which is great news, because I'm not planning to part with it!

Bonzo wrote:Driving Gloves? How very 1950's ....... I just direct the facia vents onto my pinkies! Seriously though, I like the wheel to slip through my fingers sometimes.

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Bonzo.

Driving gloves is like shoe trees for good shoes. I think it's cool, thinking myself about buying classic driving gloves. Probably the ones from http://www.lowlygentlemen.com

My Steering Wheel is leather. Personally, one layer of leather between my hands and the wheel is all I need! Looks cool?? in the summer, my hands would be anything but cool! In the winter I direct the facia vents onto my hands which also heats my face and neck. Anyway...... I look far to cool as it is without any accessories!